How to Use a Wire Welder for the Very First Time
Learn the basics of wire welding safely and confidently, then discover the simple setup tweaks that can turn shaky first welds into clean results.
Category Automotive Welding Guide
Your complete guide to automotive welding with Ryan Mitchell — a 38-year-old professional welder with 17+ years of real-world experience in collision repair, custom fabrication, and classic car restoration.
In this category, Ryan breaks down everything you need to know: MIG, TIG, spot, stick, and resistance welding techniques, weld joints and types, common defects (porosity, undercut, burn-through, etc.), troubleshooting tips, welding parameters, materials, and all the essential terms every auto tech and DIYer should master.
Whether you’re repairing a daily driver, building a custom chassis, or restoring a vintage muscle car, you’ll find clear, practical, shop-floor advice designed to help you weld stronger, smarter, and safer.
New articles added regularly. Start learning today and take your automotive welding skills to the next level.
MIG Welder Wire Spool Types: 4-Inch vs 8-Inch Explained
Portable or production-ready, the right MIG welder wire spool size could change everything—discover which 4-inch or 8-inch option fits your setup.
What Is a Multi-Process Welder and Who Needs One?
A multi-process welder combines MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-cored welding—find out who really benefits and why it might change your workflow.
Welder vs Welding Machine: What Is the Correct Terminology?
Getting confused between welder and welding machine? Discover the proper term—and why using it wrong could change everything.
How to Weld Faster Without Losing Weld Quality
Drive your welding speed higher without sacrificing quality, but one overlooked adjustment could be the difference between perfect beads and costly rework.
How to Improve MIG Welding Consistency Over Time
Control the variables that shape every MIG weld to keep results steady and discover the simple adjustments that can make consistency even better.
Tips for Welding on Hot Summer Days in Your Garage
Keep your garage welding safer this summer with smart cooling, tool care, and heat-beating tricks you’ll want to discover next.
How to Keep a Welding Journal to Track Your Progress
How to keep a welding journal to track your progress and uncover hidden mistakes, consistent fixes, and measurable improvement before your next bead?
How to Build a Simple Welding Table for Auto Body Work
I’ll show you a simple welding table for auto body work that stays rigid, levels perfectly, and might just transform your fabrication results.
How Much Does It Cost to Learn Automotive Welding?
Get the real cost of automotive welding training, from tuition to gear, and discover what hidden expenses could change your budget.